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This role is a core part of Pecan’s senior leadership team (SLT), working to develop strategic direction and playing a play a key role in the organisation’s aim to transform the lives of the most disadvantaged people in our community.
You will enable Pecan’s frontline team to deliver the highest possible standards of service. You will have responsibility for developing a strategy and vision for all community food activities and developments within Pecan. You will focus on ensuring the programmes have dignity at their heart and work towards seeing an end to foodbanks. You will work with the projects to support them to collaborate and work together. You will play a key role in the organisations aim of transforming the lives of the most disadvantaged people in our community.
When working for Pecan, you can expect to become a valued member of a diverse and supportive team. In addition to a place in our 35-year legacy, you will receive a generous holiday allowance, pension contribution and life assurance cover. You can also expect regular team meetings and social opportunities, and a variety of other benefits as outlined in our recruitment pack.
Main Responsibilities:
- Line manage and appraise staff in line with Pecan’s procedures: Foodbank Manager, Pantry Manager, Operations Manager, and the Development Manager Community Food Programmes.
- Demonstrates strong financial literacy and business acumen.
- Develop and oversee food strategy for Pecan’s food services, implementing the vision to end the need for food banks, re‑imagining the food services offer and including a cash-first approach.
- Develop and manage partnerships with authorities, corporates, churches, community groups and networks to support the successful development of programmes.
Key Requirements (specific skills, qualifications required):
- Strong experience of managing multiple projects.
- Experience of managing staff and volunteer teams.
- A strong understanding of community food programmes.
- Demonstratable history in achieving targets.
Desirable knowledge/expertise
- An effective networker.
- Experience of the voluntary and community sector.
- Experience of working across a spectrum of church cultures and types.
- Experience of organisational development.
Please read the Recruitment Pack containing the Job Description for more information. To apply please submit the following:
- CV
- Covering Letter, no more than 2-sides of A4 paper, expanding on your passion for this area of work and describing how you meet the Job Description/Person Specification, as set out in the Recruitment Pack.
Closing Date: Wednesday 6th November 2024, 9am
Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 11th November 2024, Details TBC.
Start Date: December 2024 or January 2025
Please note that applications that do not contain BOTH the CV and Covering Letter as described above cannot be considered. Candidates that have not been contacted by the interview date or within 2 weeks of submitting an application if it is an open recruitment, have not been shortlisted for interviews.
Please read the Recruitment Pack containing the Job Description for more information. To apply please submit the following:
- CV
- Covering Letter, no more than 2-sides of A4 paper, expanding on your passion for this area of work and describing how you meet the Job Description/Person Specification, as set out in the Recruitment Pack.
Please note that applications that do not contain BOTH the CV and Covering Letter as described above cannot be considered. Candidates that have not been contacted by the interview date or within 2 weeks of submitting an application if it is an open recruitment, have not been shortlisted for interviews.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Digital Campaigns Manager will play a crucial role in driving supporter engagement, fundraising, and brand awareness through the planning, execution, and analysis of effective digital marketing campaigns. They will work closely with the Senior Digital Channel Manager to ensure campaigns are aligned with ARUK's overarching goals and deliver optimal results.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
· Campaign Management: Plan, execute, and analyse in-house digital marketing campaigns across various channels, including paid online advertising, social media marketing, and other relevant digital platforms.
· Campaign Calendar: Own and manage the digital campaigns calendar, ensuring effective coordination and scheduling of all digital marketing activities.
· Cross-Channel Collaboration: Collaborate with the Social Media Manager, Digital Content Manager, and other relevant teams to ensure seamless integration and consistency across all digital channels.
· Briefing and Reporting: Proactively support teams with the briefing, planning, and reporting of agency-led digital marketing campaigns.
· Audience Targeting: Work with the Insight Team to define and segment target audiences, ensuring campaigns are effectively targeted to maximise reach and engagement.
· Creative Development: Collaborate with internal and external creative teams to develop compelling and effective campaign assets.
· Campaign Analysis: Monitor and analyse campaign performance, providing regular reports and insights to inform optimisation and future strategies.
Strategic Support:
· Agency Management: Support the Senior Digital Channel Manager in managing relationships with media agencies and platform suppliers, ensuring optimal digital marketing support for outsourced campaigns.
· Budget Stewardship: Responsible for advocating for budget to be invested in a holistic way across key channels, such as paid search to maximise income, action and influence.
· Campaign Integration: Contribute to the development and implementation of a holistic digital marketing strategy, ensuring campaigns are integrated and aligned with ARUK's overall goals.
· Data-Informed Decision Making: Champion a data-informed approach, utilising analytics and insights to inform campaign planning, execution, and optimisation.
· Additional Responsibilities:
· Trend Monitoring: Stay current on the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in digital marketing.
· Innovation: Explore and test new digital channels and technologies to expand ARUK's reach and engagement.
· Internal Communications: Ensure effective communication of digital campaign plans, progress, and results across the organisation.
What we are looking for:
· Proven experience in digital marketing campaign planning and execution, with a track record of delivering successful campaigns.
· Strong understanding of various digital marketing channels, including paid advertising, social media marketing, and SEO.
· Expertise in data analysis and reporting, with the ability to derive actionable insights from campaign data.
· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
· Experience in managing external agencies and suppliers.
· Familiarity with digital marketing ad platforms (e.g. Meta and Google Ads) and other digital marketing analytics tools.
· Organised and methodical, with strong project management skills.
· Creative and innovative, with the ability to generate and execute engaging campaign ideas.
· Analytical and data-driven, with the ability to use insights to inform decision-making.
· Proactive and results-oriented.
· Passionate about using digital marketing to make a positive impact.
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £45,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 3rd November 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 11th November 2024. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, your CV will be anonymised. Please however note we are unable to anonymise the application question which you are required to complete. When answering this question please remove any personal information, including your name. All questions answered as part of your application are also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. The hiring panel will only be made aware of your name and address once you are invited for an interview. Should you need any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, then please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK:
Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
• 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
• 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
• 3rd in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.
In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.
In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
BEYOND THE STREETS: FUNDRAISING & GRANTS OFFICER
In order to apply for this role, you must complete the Application Form, and Equal Opportunities form which are both available on our website. Please return these to the recruitment email address also found on our website.
Location: Southampton or London Office / Home-Working / Hybrid Working*
Hours: 35 hours per week
Leave: 25 days leave, plus Bank Holiday Leave
Salary: £32,000
Line Manager: Grants Manager
Pension: 5% Employer Contribution (with statutory 3% employee contribution)
Contract: Permanent
*Hybrid working is fully negotiable (e.g. number of days working from home), but with all employees there is the expectation that on occasion there will be a need to attend the London and Southampton offices.
About Beyond the Streets
A wonderful opportunity exists to join the energetic, friendly, and talented Beyond the Streets staff team, dedicated to achieving the aim of living in a UK where women aren’t compelled to sell sex; free from coercion, violence, poverty, and other abuses. We also work towards the aim of ensuring that those that are involved in selling sex can access effective services without experiencing barriers such as stigma, a lack of understanding, and judgemental attitudes.
The charity formed over 20 years ago, and we’re now a leading specialist within our theme. Beyond the Streets works in 2 key areas:
1) Direct Support: We provide direct support for women involved in selling sex via two frontline services: 1) Beyond Support, based in Southampton (a national remote telephone service offering long-term 1:1 support with trained Women’s Support Worker); 2) Door of Hope, based in east London supporting women involved in selling sex on street via street outreach, drop-ins, advocacy to gain/maintain access to services, 1:1 Psychotherapy sessions, and 1:1 long-term support
2) Impact Work: We run training courses for third sector / statutory professionals to increase awareness and educate on women’s support needs. In partnership we produce research and resources and reports, involving lived experience voices, to support better access to services for women and encourage systemic change. We also host an affiliate network of 30+ organisations nationwide.
About the role…
We’re looking for someone with energy, motivation, and experience to be able to make an instant and vital impact on the organisation; someone who can understand the big picture, has good attention to detail and can make things happen. The role will focus on increasing income from donations and sustaining our current grant income; both playing a key role in maintaining our frontline services and impact work. With plans around developing our supporter base and growing our number of regular donors already in place, you will not only have the opportunity to quickly become involved in key activities but also the chance to influence these plans through your own expertise. The position will report to the Grants Manager and work closely with the Comms and Marketing Officer as well as beside the wider Beyond the Streets team.
You’ll need…
- experience of writing compelling copy to inspire people to donate
- experience of working in a charity fundraising environment
- experience of leading on digital fundraising events/campaigns and community fundraising appeals
- understanding of violence against women & girls and be passionate about making a difference
- strong interpersonal skills so you’ll quickly build rapports with internal and external stakeholders
- to be a self-motivator as well as keen collaborator, who enjoys working within a team and thrives on achieving goals
- to be a creative thinker, who is solution focused, with a natural attention to detail
Sometimes, research shows that particularly women will not apply for a job if they don’t meet all the criteria. Therefore if you’re interested in the role but only meet some and not all the criteria, we’d love for you to apply! You may be the person who is the best fit for our team and this role; we wouldn’t want you or us to miss out!
All those that are shortlisted and invited to interview will receive a pre-interview pack that will include an introduction to the friendly interview panel and the list of questions that they will be asking.
Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR)
Due to nature of this role involving engaging with women around the subject of violence against women, this post is restricted to female applicants under Section 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
You’ll enjoy…
- Competitive pay – earn £32,000
- Flexible working – incorporating a Time off in Lieu system
- Career opportunities – develop yourself and your career in a specialist VAWG sector, reputable national organisation
- Personal development allowance – to further your work-based skills and knowledge
- Cycle to work scheme – tax free allowance to buy
- Tech Buying Scheme – spread the cost of personal technology equipment and homeware across 12 months via payroll
- Travel season ticket loan scheme - an interest-free loan to enable team members to purchase a season ticket for travel between their usual place of residence and their usual place of work
All roles are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references, and a DBS check. When you join, you’ll receive a structured induction, including attending our own training on understanding involvement in the sex industry.
Brief Summary
Can you help us increase our income from donations and sustain our current grant income; both playing a key role in maintaining our frontline services and impact work.
Please complete the Application Form, and Equal Opportunities form both available on our website, once you click 'apply' here on Charity Job, and return these to the recruitment email address also found on our website.
Make sure that you demonstrate in the application form your ability to meet the requirements of the Job Description and Person Specification listed in the Application Pack, also available on our website.
We recognise our responsibility to remove any barriers in our recruitment process. If you have identified any barriers in the Job Description or Person Specification, please tell us of these in your application. We are committed to making any reasonable adjustment to the job where possible, and it would help us to know your needs to do this.
The Equal Opportunities form will be detached from your application and kept separately. The information given on it will not be used to make decisions about who is short-listed or recruited.
Deadline for applications: 5th November 2024
Interview: 14th November 2024
Potential start date: 6th January 2025 (open to negotiation for right candidate)
The Finance Team at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) is responsible for maintaining the financial records of the Charity and providing timely and accurate financial information. The team provides support and advice on all finance matters to staff within all other teams in the Charity and is responsible for ensuring there is a strong financial control environment.
This role is focused on the purchase ledger and working both independently and collaboratively to ensure that the purchase ledger is maintained accurately and promptly, as well as carefully following all controls and procedures in place. The purpose of this role is to ensure:
· accurate figures within Microsoft Business Central (BC) for both internal reporting and analysis and for statutory reporting such as year-end accounts
· prevention of fraud or incorrect payments
· timely payments to ensure no delay to ARUK goods and services received, and no implication for supplier relationships.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
Management of purchase ledger
· Make day-to-day decisions about the purchase ledger such as prioritising payments and workload to ensure purchase invoices are paid within agreed timescales.
· Regularly review all purchase ledger accounts to ensure that there are no outstanding issues such as non-payment, missing invoices, mismatched or unmatched entries.
· Make correcting entries as required where errors are identified within the purchase ledger area.
· Regularly liaise with the Research team to ensure that the folder of invoices awaiting processing matches their records.
· Reconcile all debit balances on the purchase ledger and chase suppliers for any missing invoices.
· Identify and resolve any ad-hoc issues within the purchase ledger, escalating them to the manager if needed.
· Verbal checks of supplier bank account details where we are informed that details have changed, to safeguard against supplier fraud.
Processing of purchase invoices and credit notes
· Check purchase invoices received match purchase orders in BC.
· Where the purchase invoices match purchase orders, convert the purchase orders in BC to invoices, ready to be paid.
· Chase people responsible for raising purchase orders where they have not been raised previously, making sure they raise the purchase orders in accordance with documented procedures going forward.
· Investigate any discrepancies between purchase invoices and orders with the relevant budget holders.
· Check invoices for prepayments or fixed assets, clarifying with the person who raised the purchase order where needed, and post these in line with the documented procedures.
· Check purchase orders for administrative errors when converting to purchase invoices and correct where necessary.
· Post invoices and credit notes in BC, ensuring that prepayments and fixed assets are added correctly and advising others around the charity of criteria for these.
· Attach copy invoices to the purchase invoices in BC and ensure invoice filing is kept up to date for payment runs.
· Follow the documented controls and procedures to pay invoices via payment runs and make additional ad hoc individual payments if required.
Month end reconciliations
· Maintain Fixed Asset register in excel and reconcile to BC, checking that balances are correct.
· Post acquisition, depreciation, and disposal of fixed assets in BC.
· Maintain prepayments in excel and reconcile to BC, checking that outstanding balances are correct.
· Ensure purchase ledger is up to date for month end, i.e. all issues dealt with, and balances correct or flagged to manager.
· Liaise with other team members to ensure clarity around purchase ledger cutoff for month end postings.
Office administration
· Respond to purchase ledger related emails in the Finance Team shared inbox and ensure these emails are filed appropriately.
· Year end audit assistance, collating documents for auditors and answering queries about transactions, controls and processes.
· Checking and approving of payments made by others in the team, e.g. refunds and expenses.
· Maintenance of all purchase ledger filing (on paper, computer files and within BC) to ensure proper records are retained and documents/information can be easily found.
· Regularly update shared process notes to reflect current processes.
ABBUK
· Make payments, keep basic records of payments in excel and perform checks on bank details for ABBUK as instructed.
What we are looking for:
· GCSE in Maths at a grade C or above (4-9) or equivalent
· Knowledge of Excel functions and formulae
· Previous knowledge of finance systems
· Understanding of book-keeping and reconciliation work
· Finance Experience
· Excellent attention to detail
· Strong organisational and time management skills
· Able to pick up tasks quickly and effectively
· Able to problem solve
· Proactive and helpful attitude
· Methodical approach to workload
· Able to work with a wider team across the organisation
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £17,400 pro rata salary (£29,000 FTE 1) per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 27th October 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 4th November 2024. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, your CV will be anonymised. Please however note we are unable to anonymise the application question which you are required to complete. When answering this question please remove any personal information, including your name. All questions answered as part of your application are also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. The hiring panel will only be made aware of your name and address once you are invited for an interview. Should you need any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, then please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
• 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
• 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
• 3rd in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.
In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.
In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: up to £32,000 per annum plus generous benefits
Contract: Full time, 12 months fixed-term contract
Location: Victoria, London (hybrid working with one to three days in the office each week)
Closing date: at 12 noon, Thursday 31 October 2024
Interviews: week commencing 18 November 2024
NHS Providers is the membership organisation for the NHS hospital, mental health, community and ambulance services that treat patients and service users in the NHS. We help those NHS foundation trusts and trusts to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care by enabling them to learn from each other, acting as their public voice and helping shape the system in which they operate.
NHS Providers has all trusts in England in voluntary membership, collectively accounting for £124bn of annual expenditure and employing 1.5 million people.
In this role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting the communications directorate across a range of disciplines for organisational outputs and initiatives. Your primary focus will be on showcasing our policy work through digital and traditional channels, helping to plan, create and execute effective, engaging and impactful communications activity. You will also support corporate and internal communications projects and outputs.
We actively support equality of opportunity for all our staff and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief. We particularly encourage applications from those from underrepresented communities.
To apply, please send a CV and cover letter setting out why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification to the HR Team.
You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. NHS Providers is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role sits within the Community Education and Training team, working to support our learners to access, complete and progress through our wide range of adult learning provision. The main focus will be on providing additional support for learners who need wrap-around support relating to a range of additional personal and educational needs. This could include welfare, personal and family support and wider mental health and wellbeing support or additional learning needs such as dyslexia, ADHD, literacy support and other needs.
You will work with the team to implement strategies and support plans for individuals to aid learning and enhance educational experience. You will support the team’s administrator to monitor learner’s attendance, contacting them via phone, email or arranging a meeting in person where pastoral support is needed.
You will work with our Adult Safeguarding Lead to support safeguarding cases across our departments, including keeping safeguarding records, making referrals and building a database of local support services available to learners and other service users.
We are looking for a dedicated individual who is passionate about supporting learners to ensure they have the best opportunity to thrive on their learning journey.
You will also support wider functions in the team such as contributing to the organisation of our termly learners’ forum to celebrate achievement and attending events in the community to publicise our work.
The successful applicant will have experience of working with vulnerable individuals or groups, be committed to safeguarding, have excellent administration skills, be flexible and excited about being at the heart of a busy team and committed to providing an excellent service to High Trees’ users.
Benefits of working at High Trees
- 35 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays and 3 Christmas days) rising by 1 day each year after 2 years’ service (capped at an additional 8 days)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave after 2 years’ service
- Save money off a new bike with the Cycle to Work scheme
- Up to 7% contribution to the staff pension scheme
- 24/7 Employee Support Line
- Clear pay structure with yearly increments (based on performance)
- Annual staff away day
- Premium eye-care vouchers through Specsavers and season ticket loans
Connecting with people and communities to strengthen skills and build stronger voices.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
InCommon is a charity bringing generations together. We create opportunities for young people and older people to learn from one another, fostering mutual inspiration, growth, and a stronger sense of community.
You will be supporting grassroots intergenerational projects across the country to start and flourish, through an online platform and support offer. This is a really exciting new stage of the programme’s development and has the potential for you to build the Empower team. You’ll be joining InCommon at an exciting stage of our evolution, with lots of opportunity to add value and guide the direction of a growing charity. You’ll match up schools and retirement homes, build relationships with key stakeholders and support them to use the platform to coordinate intergenerational projects. Your efficient, thoughtful and professional approach will build trust and lead to close working relationships. This is the perfect role for you if:
- You’re reliable, trustworthy and authentic
- You take responsibility and deliver results
- You’re a collaborative team player and great communicator
- You’re creative and excited by digital design
- You’re flexible, self-motivated and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
- You can lead collaboratively and have experience of line management
Opportunities for young people and older people to learn from one another, fostering mutual inspiration, growth, and a stronger sense of community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
‘’Candlelighters have had a profound effect on our family, we’re so grateful for all they do for us. I’ve said on occasions that the hospital is saving my daughter’s life and Candlelighters are saving mine.’’
Every year over 150 children in Yorkshire will be diagnosed with cancer. For over 40 years Candlelighters have existed to bring light and hope to every family affected by childhood cancer by improving treatment, finding cures and by investing in vital research to improve the outcomes and lives of children with cancer.
Candlelighters deliver a range of high-quality family support services for whenever and wherever they are needed, from the point diagnosis, during after treatment, and for those families who are sadly bereaved.
This life changing organisation is looking for an exceptional Senior Regional Fundraiser to join the mighty fundraising team that helps raise the vital funds the charity needs.
The Role
We are looking for a talented Senior Regional Fundraiser to support the fundraising team by generating income, maximising opportunities and building relationships within the Yorkshire community. Duties will include:
- Leading on the development of the community fundraising strategy
- Working collaboratively with the fundraising team to achieve targets through shared fundraising activities
- To proactively engage with the families Candlelighters support, community groups, schools and local businesses
- To develop excellent fundraising relationships by providing appropriate levels of stewardship and support to donors
- Delivering presentations and attending third party events where appropriate
The Person
To be considered for this fabulous role you should have experience of community fundraising and meeting fundraising targets. You will have excellent presentation skills and be confident with public speaking. With an ability and desire to build and nurture relationships in various scenarios, you will be confident delivering effective fundraising campaigns and events.
Knowledge of using a CRM database and experience of developing budgets & fundraising plans is essential. It is key that you have the ability to work independently and perhaps most importantly that you are able to remain positive, resilient and flexible when dealing with change. A knowledge of local networks would also be desirable.
Why Candlelighters?
This wonderful charity considers itself to be one big family that believes in making every day as positive as it can be. Employee wellbeing is a huge priority for Candlelighters and feel it is vital that their employees are well rewarded. They offer a whole range of incredible benefits, including:
- Competitive salary
- Access to wellbeing activities
- Flexible working
- Group Personal Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
- Generous holiday allowance
- Training and Development opportunities
- An extra day off your birthday
- Team away days and a Social Committee
- Support for Working Parents
- Talking Therapies
- Free hot and cold refreshments
“I have worked at Candlelighters for over 5 years now, it’s such an AMAZING place to work - One big family! From the first day you start at Candlelighters you feel the warmth and joy from the whole team, everyone is fabulous and so supportive! I feel very privileged to work for Candlelighters.”
This role is a full time, 12-month fixed term contract and offers the opportunity to work flexibly from the office in Leeds, out in the community and from home. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for the role.
Please note this role is subject to an enhanced criminal record check, which is processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
This particular role is not suitable for family members who are currently receiving support from Candlelighters. This is to ensure they are given the best possible care and support without any potential conflict of interest.
If you think you could be the right person to fulfil the rewarding responsibilities of this role, apply here, or get in contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons for more information.
Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.
Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.
Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
We are looking for an experienced and passionate IT Technical Specialist to work as part of our IT / Technology Services Team.
Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values. We draw on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of our people – regardless of who they are or their background – to help us become inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider that reflect the diverse communities we support as a mental health charity.
The Technology Services team supports the work of colleagues and the organisation, providing high quality, professional services which assist in the effective delivery of our services, our campaign agenda and our role as an employer.
How you will make a difference
The infrastructure team are looking for a dynamic Technical Specialist to take a central role in the Technology Services transformation programme of IT systems.
Rethink Mental Illness are transitioning away from legacy on-premise systems with a cloud first approach and over the last few years the Infrastructure team have made substantial transformation to the organisations infrastructure by:
- Fully Implementing SharePoint and OneDrive for over 1000 end-users
- Transitioning hardware provisioning and management to Intune/Endpoint Manager
- Migrating server estate and infrastructure resources to Azure
- Increasing the security stature of the organisation and hardening the environment, reducing attack surface
- Delivering a strategy to minimise the risk of human behaviour to security.
The rapid pace of change within the charity has seen the evolution of existing ways of working and opening new aspects of innovation to drive efficiencies for the betterment of our staff and beneficiaries.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. We recognise and support staff networks for our Black, Asian and minority ethnic and our LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.
Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation
We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrate our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and (asexual) (LGBTQIA+), people with a disability, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Closing date: 27th Oct
Application Process: Please ensure you apply with your most updated CV and a supporting statement on why you believe you would be the most suitable individual for this position.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Dementia devastates lives. But dementia won't win. Until the day we find a cure, Alzheimer's Society will be here for anyone affected by dementia - wherever they are, whatever they're going through. Everything we do is informed and inspired by them.
We are the UK's leading dementia charity. Every day, we work tirelessly to find new treatments and, ultimately, a cure for dementia. We provide expert information, training, and support services to all those who need our help. And we are creating a more dementia-friendly society so people with the condition can live without fear and prejudice.
As a project manager, you will be responsible for leading cross-directorate teams to deliver the major elements of change that will deliver our strategy. Working directly with some of the most senior people within the organisation you will ensure projects are run in a controlled way with the focus always on the delivery of the desired outcomes.
As part of a busy and supportive Project Management Office, you will not only work across the whole business but work in an environment that will enable you to thrive as a project manager.
Alzheimer's Society was named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a wonderful achievement and we're incredibly proud, as this is a fantastic testament to all the people who make up Alzheimer’s Society.
About you
- You will have proven experience in delivering complex projects in big organisations.
- You will have led project teams through the entire project lifecycle, proactively managed risks and addressed issues, tracked and managed budgets in the hundreds of thousands of pounds and worked closely with senior management.
- You will be an expert in project management methodology (including Agile delivery), controls and approaches flexible in their application and confident in producing plans, managing risk and change and ensuring benefits are delivered.
- You will need to be flexible in your approach, ensuring your communication and engagement style is appropriate for your audience and understanding of the impact of change on internal and external stakeholders and the business, both positive and negative.
- You are confident in your skills as a project manager and looking for an opportunity to take those skills further in an environment that will present opportunities to excel and make a real and positive impact on the world as you do.
- We are looking for candidates with enthusiasm, a ‘can-do’ approach and an organisational leader who will inspire the project teams you work with to push through challenges and achieve change.
Person specification
- Be responsible for the delivery of the project’s aims and objectives.
- Lead on the mapping of benefits realisation.
- Ensure proper governance is set up for the project.
- Be responsible for the quality of project management of the project.
- To develop project plans encompassing work to be undertaken across the projects.
- Be responsible for the day-to-day management of projects, allocated resources and assigned budgets.
- To assess and manage risks and interdependencies across the projects, reporting resource conflicts and/or issues to the project boards and Head of Project Management as appropriate.
- Build and manage effective relationships with internal partners.
- To undertake any other tasks, duties, or projects commensurate with the general level of this post and as directed by the Head of Project Management and/or project sponsors.
About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.
There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.
At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.
Our Values
We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
Equal Opportunities
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.
Do you want to support people with mental health issues? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?
Can you demonstrate our values of Hope, Courage, Together and Responsive and want to be part of our mission to create opportunities for individuals to make choices, find their own solutions, build resilience and manage their whole life and wellbeing?
If the answer to all of these is yes, we want to hear from you.
Job title: Hospital Mental Health Outreach Worker (Bounce Back)
Reference Number: 242
Salary scale: £25,000 - £26,000 per annum depending on skills and experience inclusive of Outer London Weighting (OLW)
Reports to: Senior Bounce Back Worker
Contract length: One Year
No. of hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full time, Monday – Friday)
Main base/s: Letchworth Wellbeing Centre / Lister Hospital
We have a vacancy for a Bounce Back Worker to join our team.
About the Project
Herts Mind Network (HMN) has formed a partnership with Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust (HPFT) to deliver a one-to-one outreach service for people who are in hospitals across Hertfordshire.
This is a new dual diagnosis arm of the project based at Lister Hospital working in A&E departments and hospital wards facilitating hospital discharge for people with a mental health and/or drugs and alcohol need.
About the Role:
The Bounce Back Worker will be based at Lister Hospital and HMN Centres, promoting joint working between Lister Hospital staff and HMN, creating a seamless pathway into community support for clients recovering from mental ill health.
The aims of the Bounce Back service are; to provide up to 16 sessions of emotional and practical support, advice and information to patients. We will visit patients on the ward and continue the sessions in the local community and in patients homes once discharged. We will facilitate a smooth and timely hospital discharge.
The Bounce Back Worker will work with the HMN Community Outreach Teams and the hospital staff to ensure patients are offered advice, information, and holistic support. The Bounce Back worker will use a recovery orientated approach working with patients on the ward, and in the local community, including in people’s homes. The recovery approach includes empathy, warmth, acceptance, authenticity, compassion and humanity.
Key Responsibilities
- To receive referrals from the ward teams at Lister Hospital and other appropriate hospitals across Hertfordshire.
- To manage and prioritise all administration tasks associated with the service.
- To build strong relationships with staff at Lister Hospital and Mental Health Teams across Hertfordshire.
- To work in partnership with other agencies.
- To establish a strong presence on the ward, working at the hospital when required.
- Ensure a direct community service is in place which encourages, motivates and builds patients self-esteem and confidence. This will include goal setting and support with social and practical skills development.
- To assist patients to access appropriate services and community resources within the local community, accompanying patients to attend appointments where this aids ongoing recovery.
- To work with key staff within the hospital to ensure that vulnerable person’s cases are monitored and risks evaluated.
- To work with HMN staff in other services in order to make onward referrals to other projects.
- Liaise with appropriate HPFT staff to ensure that individuals are assessed for personal budgets to support with any longer term needs.
- Support individuals to develop sustainable local social networks, both through our HMN Wellbeing Centres and other community services and resources.
We offer:
- Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
- An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
- Ongoing training relevant to your role.
- An Employee Assistance Programme.
- Cash plan health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.
- Eligibility for blue light card.
Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle is essential for this role.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 7th November at 5pm.
Interviews to be held on Tuesday 12th November at our Letchworth Wellbeing Centre.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the ‘them’ and ‘us’ culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive.
We are delighted to have been accredited as a Living Wage Employer.
No agencies please.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are seeking a Youth Mentor to join our CYP team.
Do you want to support children and young people (CYP) with mental health concerns?
Can you demonstrate our values of Hope, Together, Courage and Responsive and want to be part of our vision to ensure everyone in Hertfordshire will feel supported with their mental health? If the answer to all of these is yes, we want to hear from you.
Job title: Youth Mentor (Mental Health)
Reference: 240
Salary: £23,496-£25,000 Per Annum, pro rata (7.5 hours per week)
Working pattern: 7.5 hours per week (Hours to be split across two weekdays from 3:00pm onward).
Working base: Ware Wellbeing Centre or Bishops Stortford Wellbeing Centre – mostly covering East Hertfordshire with occasional cross-county travel.
Contract Length: 9 months fixed term contract, with the possibility of extension
About the Project
Our Future Youth service provides one to one mentoring support, delivered face-to-face in the community for a period of up to 6 months (depending on the needs and goals of the young person).
This service is available to young people aged 12-18 who are living in East and North Hertfordshire (or attending a school in this area), who are experiencing mental health problems.
Service Objectives
The objectives of Hertfordshire Mind Network’s Future YOUth service are:
- To improve the mental wellbeing of children and young people experiencing mental health issues in Hertfordshire.
- To provide high quality 1:1 face-to-face mentoring support, tailored to the individual and incorporating all facets of the young person’s life.
- To be a key service within the CYP MHS system, offering and increasing early access to community based help regarding mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Purpose of Post
The key purpose of this post is to be an integral member of staff delivering the Future YOUth mentoring service. You will provide 1:1 mentoring support for children and young people aged 11-18 who are currently facing mental health problems. Our mentoring service provides 1:1 mentoring support face-to-face in the community for a period of up to 6 months, depending on the needs and goals of the young person. Our mentoring approach is centred around combining practical and emotional support to aid young people in reaching their goals associated with their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Your role as a Youth Mentor will be to meet young people on a weekly basis and offer 1-1 support aligned with their needs, building a strong working relationship whereby the young person is empowered to overcome the barriers they currently face. You will also build strong working relationships with the network of people around the young person (e.g. parent/carer, school, statutory professionals) to ensure the best outcomes for the young person and that their needs are advocated for. Flexibility is central to our mentoring approach and mentoring sessions may vary in their format depending on the young person’s circumstances and goals. We give young people choice in how they are supported.
We offer:
- Annual leave entitlement of 22 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 28 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
- An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
- Ongoing training relevant to your role.
- An Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health cover (after 6 months employment) - compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.
Closing date for receipt of applications is: Wednesday 23rd October at Midnight
Interviews will take place on: Monday 28th October
Please note: We may close this advert early if we have sufficient applications.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the ‘them’ and ‘us’ culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive.
We are delighted to have been accredited as a Living Wage Employer.
No agencies please.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are SANE - a leading, independent mental health charity that aims to raise awareness and remove stigma, fight to improve services, provide emotional support and host cutting edge research.
We have been working tirelessly to improve the quality of life of anyone affected by mental health illness for over 35 years and provide emotional support by phone, email and text, 365 days a year.
Will you join us?
SANE is now looking to recruit a Remote Services Officer to join our Services Team.
SANE would love to hear from anyone with experience and enthusiasm for working in mental health. The Remote Services Officer will be part of our growing remote services workstream, working closely with the Remote Services Coordinator to develop our remote services.
We are looking for an individual with experience within a mental health related working environment, relevant volunteering, or have a strong interest in mental health. We are hoping you can bring your interest and your experience and add to our growing team.
At SANE we strive to create an environment that promotes inclusion, values diversity and provides every staff member with a sense of belonging. So, if you are looking to build a rewarding career, with opportunities for growth and development, within an established, non-for-profit organisation, come and join our friendly team.
The closing date for all applications is Midday on Wednesday 23rd October 2024.
Please note: This role may close early if a suitable candidate is found, please do not delay in submitting your application as interviews are taking place on an ongoing basis.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Job Description
1. Maintain remote volunteer overview in line with remote volunteer agreement and guidelines working closely with Remote Services Coordinator
2. Ensure all administrative work associated with the remote volunteer programme is completed accurately and in a timely manner
3. Support with remote training and events calendar as well as planning of training sessions and events
4. Support recruitment, training and induction of new remote volunteers
5. Research and assist with implementing new support services for remote services
6. Liaise with team members from other SANE work streams
7. Share information with your team both verbally and in writing, to ensure effective handover to colleagues
8. Work as part of a team to build understanding and use your knowledge and experience to ensure our volunteers and callers are effectively supported
9. Record work in accordance with SANE’s organisational systems
10. Work closely with the communication, media and fundraising teams to ensure the voice and experiences of our callers is effectively communicated, including the provision of case-studies
11. Work within SANE’s values and policies & procedural guidelines at all times
12. Keep abreast of and work in accordance with relevant legislation and regulatory standards
13. Understand and work within SANE’s safeguarding framework
14. Ensure all work is in line with the Equality Act
15. Keep volunteers up to date with any key service information or legal or procedural changes, as appropriate
16. Ensure that any issues or concerns are discussed with a line manager
17. Attend supervisions and appraisals, and contribute to team meetings
18. Have a commitment to personal, volunteer and team development and your own well-being
19. Be self-sufficient in terms of IT, and oversee any health and safety matters which may arise whilst on the shift
20. Undertake any other duties commensurate with this role.
Person Specification
Experience
1. Experience of working with people with mental health conditions/mental illnesses and families and carers
2. Experience of working on a mental health helpline (or similar helpline) or providing support by email/text or chat services
3. Experience of working in a service with volunteers at the heart of delivery where you have supported volunteers to deliver a high-quality service
4. Experience of writing high quality short reports
5. Experience of planning and delivering training
Knowledge and Qualifications
6.Good general knowledge of the mental health system, access, treatment and common relevant legislation; and available support structures for people with mental illnesses and carers
Personal Qualities
7. The ability to support remote volunteers and provide them with support.
8. Be able to work with distressing and challenging content and ensure self-care
9. A work ethos underpinned by a commitment to equality and diversity
10. An understanding of and ability to work within appropriate professional boundaries
Skills
11. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – both verbally and in writing
12. Committed to and able to adhere to organisational policies and procedures, especially regarding safeguarding and confidentiality
13. Able to work independently, flexibly and as part of a team
14. Good self-awareness
15. Effective organisational and planning skills
16. Proficient in IT packages including Word, Excel and Outlook, and ability (with training where necessary) to input and extract data from relevant databases
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Salary from £44,093 to £50,000 depending on experience and qualifications
40 hours per week Monday to Friday
Permanent Contract
Ealing (W14)
Are you a Home Manger or Deputy Manager looking for your next challenge?
We have a fantastic opportunity to join St Christopher's fellowship as a Home Manager for our children’s home in West London. You will lead and support a professional team of staff committed to transforming young lives and creating positive outcomes. You will be supported by Deputy Managers, Team Leaders as well as the rest of the team.
About Us
Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.
St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.
We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities
About the Role
We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do and as the Home Manager; you will be a key player in building and extending this commitment.
You will lead and support a team: Deputy Managers, Team Leaders and Residential Workers and all committed to transforming lives and creating positive outcomes.
In addition we have an in house team of Therapists providing support to staff and young people within the home.
St Christopher’s Academy
Our 'St Christopher’s Academy' ensures our staff is continually developing. We will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher’s Academy, please click here
The successful candidate will have:
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and, be either working towards or has achieved the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.
- Prior experience in residential children’s homes, including at least a year with staff supervision and management responsibility.
- A passion for achieving the best possible outcomes for young people.
- Excellent leadership and staff management abilities.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to deliver at least ‘good’ in the home’s Ofsted inspection.
- Sound business awareness and a flair for promoting the service.
- Flexibility, drive and resilience.
This role will involve some shift work plus some on call duties in the evening and at weekends. Applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS (police) checks.
In return we offer:
- Salary from £44,093 to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.
- A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
- 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
- Industry Leading training programme including Young People’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health, Social Pedagogy.
- Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme.
- UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary.
- BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
- Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, childcare vouchers.
- Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
- Discretionary funded training programs.
- Employee Awards based on performance and length of service.
- Fantastic opportunities to develop your career through our newly launched “St Christopher’s Academy”
Recruitment Process
At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.
Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting.
Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. CV’s will not be accepted.
St Christopher’s Fellowship has a minimum age requirement of 21 for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and semi-independent Homes
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
You will be joining our new Propel into Work service and will deliver advice, support and information for care experienced young people towards vocational learning and employment opportunities, and their supporting adults, via 1-to-1 support and employability workshops, resources on our Propel Into Work webpages, and by connecting young people with volunteers to offer further career insights. Whilst this role will support care experienced young people in different parts of England, they will have a particular presence and visibility in Manchester and Greater Manchester, through attending events, some in-person delivery, connecting with local organisations, and engaging with volunteers from local corporate partners.
At Become, we ask interested applicants to answer several competency-based questions.
Your application and answers will be reviewed anonymously to ensure fairness and help remove bias from the application process. You’ll need to send us your CV but it will only be considered if you score well as part of the anonymous review.
If you would like an informal chat before applying, please contact Clancy Dawson, Senior Advice & Support Officer for Employability, and we will arrange a convenient time.
Please also tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application.
The deadline for applications to be received is 9.00am on Monday 21st October.
Interview details:
Interviews will have two parts:
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A session with young people;
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A panel interview with Become staff.
Interviews may be held virtually using a video calling app (Microsoft Teams or Zoom) or in person at our location in Central London. If access to technology/ WiFi is difficult for you, please contact us so we can assist in making suitable arrangements.
Become also wants to ensure fairness in all of our interviews so all successful shortlisted candidates will be sent the interview questions in advance.
Interviews will take place:
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Young people’s panel: Tuesday 5th November
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Staff panel: Wednesday 6th November
To apply for this role, you will need to:
Provide us with a copy of your CV;
Answer the questions below in no more than 400 words per question, providing relevant examples to demonstrate how you meet the skills and experience required;
Complete the Equity and Diversity Monitoring Form (this is not compulsory but the information is very useful to us).
The charity for children in care and young care leavers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.